Pumpkin Velouté Soup The pumpkin velouté is an ancient and versatile dish, born from European peasant tradition. The first traces of pumpkin soups date back to the 17th century in Central America, where pumpkin had been cultivated for thousands of years and was a staple food among indigenous peoples. With the arrival of pumpkin in Europe — thanks to 16th-century explorations — its use spread rapidly, especially in Northern Italy and France. There, pumpkin began to be used in